Volume 45 February 13, 2018 Number 7

THE FOREST HILL NEWS

Forest Hill Church of Christ

3950 Forest Hill-Irene Rd Memphis, TN 38125

Office: 901-751-2444 Info Line: 901-531-8849

www.foresthillcofc.org office@foresthillcofc.org

Elders: Anthony D. Callahan

Warren Davenport Gregory D. Mangrum Harold D. Mangrum Keith B. McAlister

Ministers: Barry M. Grider, Pulpit Evangelist Matthew Jones,

Personal Evangelist Garrett Olney, Youth Hatton Allen, Youth

Sunday: Bible Study………… 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship.… 10:30 A.M. Afternoon Worship….1:30 P.M.

Wednesday: Bible Study ……….. 7:00 P.M.

HOME OF THE MEMPHIS SCHOOL

OF PREACHING www.msop.org

Missions Supported: Far East/World Evangelism

Good News Today Gospel Broadcasting Network

House to House, Heart to Heart Kakinada, India

Murmansk, Russia Panama Mission

Four Seas Bible College Truth for the World

Free Bible Correspondence Course Email: fhbiblecourse@gmail.com

I have stood inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. numerous times and have gazed upon that august statue that represents the man whose name the temple bears and for whose honor it was built. What we know about Abraham Lincoln is that he was in many ways a very simple man, who likely would be embarrassed by the erection of such an edifice built in his memory. He was known during his life as “Honest Abe.” In fact, many historians doubt any president served in that office with more moral integrity than he. We stand amazed at such characteristics as honesty because such seems a rarity in our world today. It is said that Diogenes of ancient Greece searched the city of Athens just to find an honest man. Likewise, and more importantly, the God of heaven seeks out honest men. “Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon” (Jere. 5:1). From the godly Abraham to the wicked Ananias and Sapphira, the Bible is replete with examples of men and women who lied. Our Lord seemed to be amazed when He met a completely honest man. “Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!” (John 1:47). Honesty is truth telling and genuineness. It stands in stark contrast to lying, falsehood, and deceit. Honesty beautifies within and creates the wonderful virtue called godliness (1 Tim. 2:2). The more a person is like God in character, the more godly an individual becomes. God is always honest with you and me. He operates according to the standard of truth. He cannot lie (Tit. 1:3). The Devil is just the opposite. He is totally dishonest (John 8:44). Conversion begins with honesty. Jesus, relaying the parable of the soils, stated, “But on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience” (Luke 8:15). The principle of honesty must be taught early in life. Dorothy Law Nolte wrote, “If a child lives with honesty and fairness he learns what truth and justice are.” ! Why do people lie? Children sometimes lie because to them telling a lie seems to be the easy way out when they learn they have in some way misbehaved. Many responsible adults who should know better are guilty of the same thing. Some lie because the truth is so painful. It is amazing how many would rather believe a lie than believe truth. Paul asked, “Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?” (Gal. 4:16). Some lie because it appears their lies make them look better. Are any of us ever guilty of exaggeration? Exaggeration is a form of lying. Truth exists but falsehood has to be invented. Honesty beautifies within because honesty ensures we make right decisions. When we are honest we will assess ourselves properly. Sometimes a person refuses to go to the doctor because he fears what the diagnosis may be. Most likely this will result in serious consequences. Let us not dare be dishonest regarding the condition of our souls. Christian remember, “He that speaketh truth sheweth righteousness… and he that speaketh lies shall perish” (Pro. 12:17; 19:5).

Honesty Is Still the Best Policy Barry Grider

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HEARTS AND HANDS TEAM “C” (DANNY BRADDOCK) will meet Monday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Paul and Leah Connell. Please see Leah for what to bring.

UPCOMING EVENTS

LADIES AND MEN’S CLASSES meet each Tuesday at 10:00. LADIES BIBLE STUDY (SALT) will resume Tuesday, February 20 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall. They will be studying Those Who Wait by Rosemary McKnight. This book can be ordered online. More information to follow. NEW CLASS Brother Grider will begin a new class study entitled, Habits of the Mind, beginning Wednesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. SILVER HEARTS BANQUET Saturday, February 24 at 5 p.m. This year will be a carnival theme. Please bring quilts for display and desserts for judging! KIRBY PINES Retirement Community worship service each fourth Sunday 8:00-8:45 a.m., conducted by Forest Hill. Our next service will be Sunday, February 25. HEARTS AND HANDS REORGANIZATION covered dish luncheon Sunday, March 11 after morning service. 2018 YOUTH DAY, ABOUND, Saturday, March 24. 2018 MSOP Lectureship, Faith Under Fire, March 25-29. 2018 VBS June 4-6.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT foresthillcofc.org.

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Tom Wacaster Michael Brown Jerry Manning Tumelo Thobosi

PRESIDE: ASSIST:

Keith McAlister Nick Aubrey Jackson Greer Raymond Pipkin

A.M. OPENING: A.M. CLOSING: P.M. OPENING: P.M. CLOSING:

BIBLE STUDY: A.M. WORSHIP: P.M. WORSHIP: CONTRIBUTON:

230 270 200

$18,647.00

OUR SICK Phil Houston will have an MRI on his back this week.

ILL AT HOME: Jim Crowe, Paul Davenport, June Faulkner, Henry Herren, and Dale Neil.

If you are unable to lead prayer or serve at the Lord’s table, please contact Cedric Huff or Paul Connell.

RECORD, WEEK of February 11, 2018

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I=M Solution next week. C=G

Last week’s solution: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. I Corinthians 13:1-2

Bessie Berry Virginia Ditto Hazel Eskew Tommy & Nell Herndon Anita Hopper !

HOMEBOUND

Albert & Ruth House Clarine Justice Jerry & Betty Robbins Velton & Dorothy Trimm

Dennis Woods Francis Fairley John Manning Paul Davenport

Ann Castleman 1918-2018

Forest Hill’s oldest member, Ann Castleman, passed away last week at the age of 99. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carter Castleman, also a faithful member of this church. Sister Castleman will be remembered as a sweet and gentle Christian lady. We rejoice that she died in triumphant faith. Her funeral service was conducted Sunday afternoon at Memorial Park Funeral Home and she was laid to rest beside her husband in the adjacent cemetery.

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